BAJA or BUST 2017 YOUR INPUT

[Mahigeer]

When are you going to be there for installation of your solar panels?

Is it part of these trips or an special trip for that project?

[makobob]

Solar installation before end of this year, special trip. Want power for NEW YEARS party. So much fun, so little time.

[makobob]

I will use this thread to post all up coming trips and to post everything I can about these trips, driving directions, recommended tackle, possible weather conditions, any thing pertaining to these trips. By doing this I hope to have all the information for Baja or Bust trips in one easy to find place. You are welcome to post but let's try to keep in on target. Mahigeer please post your equipment list. Walrus could you post your fish caught list? Chuck D how about your tackle suggestions. Thanks guys and BWE. Tight lines.

[makobob]

We meet at 5 am at Johnny's Shell station in El Cajon located at 515 N. Magnolia ave. Just off of the 8 at the 67/N.Magnolia exit From there we stay on the 8 to the 98 exit, follow about 30 miles to the 111 and take left to border crossing, San Diego to border 125 miles. From there we follow the Mex 5 thru Mexicali, follow signs to San Filipe, Puertocitos, Rio Hardy staying on the 5 all the way to San Filipe. Another 125 mies. Going through San Filipe take right at sign to Putrtocitos/airport, go about 9 km to sign saying Puerticitos and take a left, DO NOT go to the airport.. From here is is another 95 miles to camp. VADO means dip in road and years ago they could and would take your rear axel out, SLOW DOWN for them. At km 60-65 be very careful. When you reach km 134 you went 100 yards too far. Sign to camp will say Campo Turistico and you take a left. Up until now roads are all good at 60 mph unless posted lower and passable by any car. At turn off for camp it is unpaved dirt road, 15-25 mph but bumpy. Camp is about 1/2 mile from main road. I suggest lowering your air pressure at turnoff on your first trip, to about 20 psi WE have compressor in camp. Follow until you crest hill and go down to beach, Restaurant is on your left, follow to beach and turn left before reaching palapas, follow less than 100 yards to my place, as soon as you pass the trees on your left there are two rows with driveway between them you will take a left up a small incline OUR place is on the left. The sand on the beach can be very soft at times. WELCOME TO PARADISE.

Every one going on these trips should print out a copy of this and carry with you JUST INCASE we get separated

[buddha]

Did you stop for shrimp on your last trip to San Felipe and was the quality good?

[makobob]

Originally Posted by buddha

Did you stop for shrimp on your last trip to San Felipe and was the quality good?

San Filipe shrimp is inconsistant, I buy here and keep frozen until needed. That way I get quality and size I need.

[Mahigeer]

The items in the same "category" are in the same color.

GONZAGA TRIP LIST
A-Ahi rod/Sabiki rigs ---anchor/rope
B- Back support--- bashing club--- BENGAY cream--- bowls ---Boga grip--- braid cutter--- bread ---battery operated fan/extra batteries
C-Cooler/ice ---cigarettes/cigars [lighter/fluid] ---contact lenses/fluid ---compass ---Car GPS ---Cell phone/charger ---Camping chair ---cutting board ---chaise lounge--- cereal ---cot air cushion
D-Dive booties ---diving lures
E-Extension cord ---extra reels
F-Fillet knives-- fishing shirts--- fish clip/rope--- fish finder battery/charger--- --- fishing cover towel--- fly rod/reel/flies/leaders/sinking line ---flash light--- First Aid kit ---Five gallon bucket--- folding table
G-GoPro/battery/charger/harness--- gaff--- Ginger ale--- Ginger pills
H-Hook cutter--- headlamp/charger
I-IPod/charger/waterproof case---ice bottles ---Ibuprofen pills
K-Kayak--- Krocodile lures
L-Line cutter--- lures (Salas, Krocodile, top water)--- leashes--- leader material--- food/drinks for the road--- lantern/tripod/charger
M-Multi-plug strip--- Mexican fishing license--- Meclizine pills---milk--- Misc. chargers--- map to Bob’s house/Gonzaga Bay
N-Net---needle nose plier--- night shortsnote book/pen
P-PFD--- prescription medicine/glasses/sun/regular--- PASSPORT----paddle--- pillow
R-Rods/reels--- VHF radio/charger--- rope/stretch/regular plates/cups/flat wear--- rod belt
S-Sandals---socks ---sun glasses X2/box--- swimming trunks--- sinkers--- swim bait--- steel leader---sleeping bag---- St. Croix rod/Shimano reel/Penn reel---squid jig--- sandwich items/bags--- stove/fuel--- surf fishing tackle
T-Tackle box--- tarp (gray) tent/long stakes/ax ---tie-down straps ---towel toiletry bag--- travel wallet (cash, CC, Kaiser, ATM, AAA, Pesos)---tea/coffee/creamer
U-Underwear--- urine bags
V- Vacuum sealer/bags/cellophane/marker
W-Water---wide brim hat/leash/cap---white towel---whisky
Z-Zippered pants--- zip-lock bags



KAYAK FISHING CHECKLIST FROM THIS WEBSITE
Paddle--- Seat--- Lifejacket--- Rods Tackle--- Leashes (rod and paddle)--- VHF Radio ---Gaff and/or Net ----Bait Tank ---Sabiki Rig ---Battery Water/Food Pliers/Knife Wetsuit/ Waders/ Splash wear ---Sunscreen--- Fish finder--- Camera

[makobob]

What do you need for these trips.

Your passport or passport card, I carry both. The FFM card issued by Mexico, I carry mine and renew every 6 months. Mexican auto insurance, I get mine every year from Vagabundos Del Mar. NO MATTER what your auto insurer up here says that policy does not protect you in Mexico, it MUST be Mexican insurance by a Mexican Carrier. Mexican fishing license is also needed. All papers on your car/truck, including registration and american insurance, paperwork on your trailer if you are taking one. You may NEVER be checked for most of these but a few dollars and some time might just save you big problems latter.

[buddha]

FMM information.

http://www.discoverbaja.com/go/fmm-tourist-permits/